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The Memphis Grizzlies signed 28-year old small forward Chandler Parsons to a 4-year, $94 million dollar deal last summer knowing that he might not be ready for the start of the 2016-17 season, due to the fact that he was still rehabbing from knee surgery. He will make his Grizzlies’ debut tomorrow against the Portland Trailblazers. Parsons played in 61 games (51 starts) for the Mavericks last year and he averaged 29.5 minutes, 13.7 points, 4.7 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game. He shot 49.2% from the floor, 41.4% from the three point line and 68.4% from the free throw line last year. Parsons coming back will bump 26-year old James Ennis to the bench. Ennis is playing really well for the Grizzlies so far this year. He has played in 6 games (all starts) for the Grizzlies so far this year and he is averaging 30.7 minutes, 11.5 points, 7.8 rebounds, 0.8 assists and 1.0 steal per game. Ennis is shooting 48.9% from the floor, 42.1% from three point range and 75% from the free throw line so far this year. Ennis will do a solid job off the bench and he will help the Grizzlies monitor Parsons’ workload until he is 100% healthy.

The Memphis Grizzlies have signed 21-year old PG/SG Andrew Harrison to a 3-year, $3 million dollar deal. Harrison played for the Grizzlies’ D-League affiliate, the Iowa Energy last year (as a rookie). He played in 46 games (45 starts) for the Energy last year and he averaged 35.3 minutes, 18.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, 4.9 assists and 1.5 steals per game. Harrison will have a hard time getting much P.T. for the Grizzlies in 2016-17.

The Memphis Grizzlies have worked a sign and trade deal with the Charlotte Hornets for 24-year old shooting guard Troy Daniels. Daniels got a three year deal from the Grizzlies worth $10 million bucks over three years. Daniels played in 43 games (0 starts) for the Hornets last year and he averaged 11.1 minutes, 5.6 points, 1.3 rebounds and 0.5 assists per game. He also played in 4 games (0 starts) in the playoffs last year and he averaged 4.5 minutes, 0.5 points and 0.5 rebounds per game. Daniels has now played in 95 games (1 start) in his first three years in the NBA and he is averaging 10.0 minutes, 4.8 points, 1.0 rebound and 0.5 assists per game. Daniels has also played in 8 games (0 starts) in the playoffs so far in his career and he is averaging 10.8 minutes, 4.1 points, 1.4 rebounds and 0.1 assists per game. The Grizzlies didn’t give up anything in this deal, as the Hornets made it to create a trade exception.

The Memphis Grizzlies have signed 26-year old small forward James Ennis to a 2-year, $6 million dollar deal. Ennis played in 10 games (0 starts) for the Grizzlies last year and he averaged 4.0 minutes, 1.6 points, 0.7 rebounds and 0.2 assists per game. Ennis played in 22 games (5 starts) overall last year for the Heat, Grizzlies and Pelicans in which he averaged 15.0 minutes, 7.2 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.0 assist per game. Ennis has now played in 84 games (8 starts) in his first two years in the NBA and he is averaging 16.4 minutes, 5.6 points, 2.6 rebounds and 0.8 assists per game. Ennis really opened some eyes at the end of last season with the Pelicans, which is what likely spurred the Grizzlies to bring him back.

The Memphis Grizzlies have re-signed 28-year old point guard Mike Conley to a 5-year, $153 million dollar deal. Conley played in 56 games (all starts) for the Grizzlies last year and he averaged 31.4 minutes, 15.3 points, 2.9 rebounds, 6.1 assists and 1.2 steals per game. Conley has now played in 637 games (608 starts) in his first 9 years with the Grizzlies and he is averaging 32.5 minutes, 13.6 points, 2.9 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 1.5 steals per game. He has shot 44% from the floor, 37.3% from three point range and 80.6% from the free throw line so far in his NBA career. Conley has also played in 50 games (all starts) in the playoffs for the Grizzlies so far in his career and he is averaging 37.4 minutes, 15.5 points, 3.7 rebounds, 6.7 assists and 1.4 steals per game. Conley is currently the Grizzlies’ all-time leader in games played (637), assists (3,578) and steals (963). He is also #2 in three point shots made (736), #9 in defensive rebounds (1,551) and #2 in points scored (8,635) in Grizzlies’ history. Mike Conley is a good basketball player, but the Grizzlies have just made him the highest paid player in the league!

The Memphis Grizzlies have signed 27-year old small forward Chandler Parsons to a 4-year, $94 million dollar deal. Parsons played in 61 games (51 starts) for the Dallas Mavericks last year and he averaged 29.5 minutes, 13.7 points, 4.7 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game. He shot 49.2% from the floor, 41.4% from three point range and 68.4% from the free throw line last year. Parsons has now played in 340 games (324 starts) in his first five years in the NBA and he is averaging 33.3 minutes, 14.3 points, 5.1 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.0 steal per game. He has also played in 13 games (all starts) in the playoffs so far in his NBA career and he is averaging 40.4 minutes, 18.1 points, 6.6 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game. Parsons is a good player when he’s healthy and with the money the Grizzlies are paying him, they hope he can stay in one piece!

The Memphis Grizzlies have turned down their player option on 25-year old SG/SF Lance Stephenson valued at $9.4 million bucks. Stephenson played in 26 games (3 starts) for the Grizzlies last year and he averaged 26.6 minutes, 14.2 points, 4.4 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game. Stephenson played in 69 games (13 starts) overall last year for the Clippers and Grizzlies in which he averaged 19.9 minutes, 8.3 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game. He has now played in 340 games (189 starts) in his first six years in the NBA and he is averaging 25.1 minutes, 8.8 points, 4.2 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game. Turning down Stephenson’s option saves the Grizzlies $9.4 million bucks in salary cap space.

The Memphis Grizzlies have claimed 23-year old point guard Tony Wroten off waivers from the New York Knicks. Wroten played in 8 games (3 starts) for the 76ers last year and he averaged 18.0 minutes, 8.4 points, 2.6 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game. He has now played in 145 games (34 starts) in his first four years in the NBA and he is averaging 21.2 minutes, 11.1 points, 2.5 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game. This is the Grizzlies getting some insurance in case Mike Conley leaves them in free agency.

The Memphis Grizzlies selected center Wang Zhelin out of China with the #57 overall pick (2nd round) of the 2016 NBA Draft. Zhelin is 22 years old and he is 7’0″, 243 pounds. Zhelin played in 8 games (6 starts) in China last year and he averaged 23.7 minutes, 11.3 points, 6.8 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game. He has now played in 111 games (104 starts) in his four years in China and he is averaging 37.0 minutes, 20.8 points, 11.6 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.9 blocked shots per game. If you are going to pick a draft and stash prospect, why not one that is over 7 feet tall? I like this pick for the Grizzlies, as they are taking a flier on a guy with a huge upside!

The Memphis Grizzlies selected point guard Wade Baldwin out of Vanderbilt with the #17 overall pick (1st round) of the 2016 NBA Draft. Baldwin is 6’3″, 195 pounds. Baldwin played in 33 games at Vanderbilt last year and he averaged 30.4 minutes, 14.1 points, 4.0 rebounds, 5.2 assists and 1.2 steals per game. He played in 68 games in his two years at Vandy and he averaged 29.6 minutes, 11.6 points, 4.1 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 1.3 steals per game. Baldwin shot 43.1% from the floor, 42.2% from three point range and 80% from the free throw line in college. This pick was made with Mike Conley in mind. If the Grizzlies can re-sign Conley, then Baldwin is his backup. If they can’t re-sign Conley, then Baldwin replaces him in the starting lineup. I like this pick for the Grizzlies.